What is really happening when we have the experience of someone pushing our buttons? Look here for the clue. When something pushes our buttons, it is because it reminds us of some unfinished business we have. We know that we should have finished it but didn't for whatever reason, and now when something reminds us of that, we feel irritable.
Our buttons can also feel pushed when we are reminded of things that we could have done better. Whether that feeling is connected to a job or a relationship, it still works the same.
So how can we disarm the button pushers? We can go back and set things straight for one. If that is not practical, or we choose not to reopen old wounds that were suffered years ago and far away, we can do a personal ritual to let go of those things. This way, the charge is blunted. When we do something symbolic and hearfelt, we can acknowledge this experience and put it to rest.
We all have some experiences and feelings that, when left unresolved, present stumbling blocks to future progress. Once we recognize the part that it has played in our life path, and learn from it, we can release the emotional charge that goes with it. Then next time a similar situation presents itself, we will not find our buttons being pushed. And that is a step toward freedom.
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